Alexandria Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Go to Alexandria in either the spring or autumn. Summer can be uncomforatably hot and sweaty. Mid winter is the most chilly period. Unfortunatly spring is also the busiest for tourists.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Alexandria can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Alexandria experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 116 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives low rainfall, averaging 28 mm of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Alexandria Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Alexandria. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C in February to 27°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alexandria.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 71%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in May, June, August, September, October and November and higher in January, February, March, April, July and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Alexandria in Egypt
During the months of February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 28 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 362 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
